About two million people in southern Gaza face a harsh winter after the Israeli army prevented their return to the north. The winter season in Gaza usually extends from December to March and is accompanied by low temperatures, on average, reaching 8 degrees.

Heavy rains and thunderstorms will make the survival of those stranded and forced to stay in temporary tents without a roof to protect them. Israa Kamal Al-Jamlan gave birth to her baby girl on November 24 and she and her husband currently reside in a tent in Deir Al-Balah.